who makes best coil over front suspension
....... I'd challenge you to ask what valving is tuned into HDK or the RMS systems? The answer is most likely: none. They order "adjustable" units from Ridetech or QA-1, that have a generic valving built in. the adjustable range may not be adequate for your car and the range of adjustment may not be sufficient for that vehicle.
....... The only advantage I see in the RMS setup is if you are building a tube car to go drag racing and need more header clearance.
you make a couple of valid points.....( I just luv spitballin'... or bench racing...whatever you want to call it)
for the racer, shocks are a very important tuning tool. Remember NASCAR, they actually started limiting what shocks or even what you could do (valving) with the shock. But most of us hot rodders wouldn't have a clue how to tune or what to do with them other than bolt them in. Hence, we like to keep it in the world of somewhat simple and cost-effective.
Also, I will bet you have experienced first hand the guy you put in a double throw down (not cheap) handling set-up only to see him pole-putt. Understanding what your set-up wants and how to relay it to your crew....or yourself, combined with that unique racer "eye of the tiger" makes the difference in being a "also ran" and the top rung.
for me, the people I have built are more interested in placing a very large motor in the space designed for a small block. Furthermore, it must fit without a lot of body modification...under a flat hood.....and did I mention A/C and heat are a must...and if it can handle better and the steering not be so sloopy, yeah, that's good too. ....BTW, can you make the car drive 3" off the ground? For these builds....the rack and pinion combined with a coilover conversion is a must.....header clearance is the least of the challenge.
and some of us, not all of course, ...what shock valving???? we just like the way it (the conversion) looks!
Please don't get me wrong......if I was closer, I would camp in your parking lot and follow you guys to the track..... just to watch (and learn), of course.
